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April 24, 2019 <br /> COUNCIL WORKSHOP — EVERETT TRANSIT <br /> President Bader opened the workshop on Everett Transit and invited Paul <br /> Kaftanski to present. <br /> Mr. Kaftanski stated today's workshop is the first of at least two planned <br /> workshops regarding local public transit service. He stated that exploration <br /> of this service is designed to provide information to help Council in updating <br /> its policy guidance regarding the provision of local transit service within the <br /> city of Everett. <br /> Council Member Roberts spoke about the dynamic nature of the changing <br /> relationships between the City and other agencies and inquired about the <br /> degree in which the City is coordinating with other entities. <br /> Council Member Stonecipher questioned the City's focus on the mission of <br /> Everett Transit in connecting neighborhoods service. <br /> Council Member Murphy asked for confirmation that depreciation on buses <br /> is not included in the operating budget. <br /> Mr. Kaftanski stated he would confirm and report back to Council. <br /> During the presentation about Transit Interfund charges, Council Member <br /> Moore asked what percentage is Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) of the total <br /> revenue. <br /> Mr. Kaftanski stated he would report back with that information. <br /> Council Member Stonecipher asked what percentage of Everett Transit <br /> Paratransit trips are provided to people with disabilities as defined by the <br /> ADA, and how has that fluctuated over the period 2013-2017. <br /> Mr. Kaftanski stated he would report back with that information. <br /> Further discussion ensued about important data to review during future <br /> workshops. <br /> 127 <br />